Lateral Police Officer - City of Central Point

The City of Central Point Police Department

is accepting applications for Full-Time

LATERAL POLICE OFFICER position(s)

Applications will be accepted until position(s) are filled.

First Review of Applications will be held on or after Monday, July 1, 2024

For additional information, see the attached Job Description/Recruitment Flyer or visit the Jobs area of the City of Central Point (centralpointoregon.gov) website.

The Central Point Police Department is an innovative, professional organization comprised of 28 sworn and 7 non-sworn personnel. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and visionary, principled leadership. The Central Point Police Department is a highly respected, ethical, values-based organization where a steadfast loyalty to the core values of Honor, Integrity, Character, Trust, Courage, and Accountability is truly expected and rewarded.

Pay & Incentives - Effective July 1, 2024:

Salary $5,416 - $7,259 DOE plus additional incentive pay (if applicable) upon hire:

DPSST Certification:

Intermediate - 3.5% added to monthly base pay; or

Advanced - 7% added to monthly base pay

Bilingual in Spanish or Sign Language:

5% added to base pay.

Degree from accredited college or university:

Associate $150/mo., Bachelor $300/mo., or Masters $450/mo.

Benefits include: Full-family medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage Health Insurance; employee contribution of $169.30 per month; city contribution of $145 per month to a Health Reimbursement Account; optional participation in a pre-tax Flexible Spending Account; paid time off including Vacation, Holiday time, and Sick Leave; (lateral police officers may receive up to five years of service credit for determining vacation accruals), Tuition Reimbursement opportunity; Life & Long Term Disability Insurance (additional life and other supplemental insurance may be purchased by the employee through payroll deduction); Fully paid Oregon PERS Retirement; and voluntary "457" Deferred Compensation Plan participation.

POLICE OFFICER is a bargaining unit position represented by Teamsters Local 223. Salary and benefits are negotiated and codified in a collective bargaining agreement. See the Human Resources area of the City of Central Point website for further details about the current bargaining agreement.

Required Minimum Qualifications of a Lateral Police Officer

To be considered for a lateral position, you must:

• Currently be working as a Police-certified Law Enforcement Officer for a municipal, county, tribal, or state law enforcement agency (Corrections and Parole do not qualify); or
• A previously Certified Police Officer whose certification lapsed less than three years ago; or
• Possess BASIC Police certification from Oregon or another state (Corrections and Parole do not qualify); and
• Have, or be able to obtain, a valid Oregon driver license at the time of appointment; and
• Have an acceptable driving record; and
• Be able to fully meet D.P.S.S.T. standard (OAR 259-008-0010) for employment as a law enforcement officer.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

WE DO NOT COLLECT RESUMES. You will NOT be able to attach a Resume or any other forms to your online application. Be sure to complete all sections of your online application.

IMPORTANT:

If you apply using INDEED or other application software, all required information may not be collected or transferred to the City's application form. The City is not responsible for any missed deadlines or missing data due to the use of electronic application software. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

All correspondence regarding the application process will typically be handled via email. Be sure to check your spam folder, as we are not responsible for missed correspondence. You must meet all deadlines provided. Once your application is received, you will receive updates on what the next steps in the process are. Invitations to Interview may be done via email or phone.

TIME LINE - Lateral Police Officer

May 21, 2024 - Begin accepting applications

Closing Date - Open until filled

First Review of Applications - July 1, 2024

Oral Interviews (held in Central Point, OR) - TBD

Chief's Interviews (held in Central Point, OR) - TBD

Note: Applicants must successfully pass each phase of the process to be eligible to participate in the next phase. No incomplete applications will be considered.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: Qualified Veterans receive hiring preference as outlined in Oregon statute.

The City reserves the right to select the individual who, in the opinion of the City of Central Point, represents the most appropriate match for the City's needs at the time of selection.

It is our intent to follow this timeline as published. However, these dates are subject to change. We will make an effort to immediately notify affected applicants of any changes.

Notes: The City of Central Point reserves the right to re-advertise or to delay indefinitely the filling of a position if it is determined that (1) applicants do not constitute an adequate recruitment pool; (2) candidates within the pool do not fulfill the desired qualifications; (3) the City does not have the necessary funds for the position at the time; or (4) it is for any reason not in the best interest of the City to fill the position.

The City of Central Point is a non-discriminatory, equal-opportunity employer.

Any offer of appointment to a position will be made conditional upon successful completion of a thorough background investigation (including criminal, credit and character), a psychological evaluation, drug and alcohol screen, and physical exam (including vision and hearing).

To be considered for this position, you must:

• be 21 years of age at the time of appointment
• have, or be able to obtain, a valid Oregon driver's license at the time of appointment
• have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• be able to provide proof of legal eligibility to work in the USA
• possess or obtain US citizenship per OAR 259-008-0010
• have an acceptable driving record
• be able to pass physical (including hearing and visual) and psychological examinations
• be able to fully meet D.P.S.S.T. standard (OAR 259-008-0010) for employment as a law enforcement officer